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The Royal School, Armagh, Armagh

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The Royal School, Armagh
College Hill, Armagh, County Armagh BT61 9DH

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Exam data

Authority:

Southern

Type:

Voluntary Grammar

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

669

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

Last inspection:

November 2004. Read the full inspection report.

General information

Background: Founded as boys' school by James I in 1608; granted Royal Charter by Charles I in 1627; moved to current 27-acre site on College Hill in 1774; became co-educational in 1986, following amalgamation with Armagh Girls' High School. Extensive building and re-equipping programme completed in April 1990; extensive refurbishment of boarding department. Accommodation includes seven science laboratories, two home economics rooms, computer studies rooms, art and craft block, specialist music rooms; fully networked school. Renowned for rugby, hockey, cricket and tennis; nine rugby teams and six hockey teams; swimming also encouraged. Ulster Schools' rugby and hockey champions in 2004, the first time a school has achieved this double success since 1936; All-Ireland hockey champions in 2004. Debating, drama, Scripture Union. Music: choirs, orchestras, bands; Combined Cadet Force has 140 pupils as members; strong Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Over-subscribed, with 1.5 applications per place. Sportsmark. Ethos: 'Holistic development emphasised; academic and sporting excellence.' .

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